2012 L32 (4th generation, final year)
2012 Nissan Altima Specifications
Fuel tank 20 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012 Nissan Altima, by engine and drivetrain.
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Quick answer
The 2012 Nissan Altima holds 20 gallons of fuel and is rated 23 city / 32 hwy (2.5L CVT); 20 city / 27 hwy (3.5L CVT).
2012 Nissan Altima key specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 20 gallons |
| Fuel economy | 23 city / 32 hwy (2.5L CVT); 20 city / 27 hwy (3.5L CVT) |
| Curb weight | 3,193 lbs |
| Key fob battery | CR2032 (Intelligent Key) |
2012 Nissan Altima engines
| Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cylinder (QR25DE) | 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SL | 175 hp | Regular 87 octane |
| 3.5L V6 (VQ35DE) | 3.5 SR | 270 hp | Premium 91 octane recommended (regular acceptable) |
Which Nissan Altima model years does this cover?
These specs specifications apply to every Nissan Altima built from 2012 through 2012 — the L32 (4th generation, final year), mid-size sedan (coupe continued separately through 2013). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012 Nissan Altima
- 2012Final year of the L32 sedan (2007–2012 design); the all-new L33 replaced it for 2013. The two-door Altima coupe continued on this platform through 2013.
2012 Nissan Altima specs: common questions
How big is the fuel tank on a 2012 Nissan Altima?
- 20 gallons.
What does a 2012 Nissan Altima weigh?
- About 3,193 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo.
What gas mileage does a 2012 Nissan Altima get?
- 23 city / 32 hwy (2.5L CVT); 20 city / 27 hwy (3.5L CVT) on the EPA cycle.
Sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle, 2012 Nissan Altima (11V-371, 12V-055, 12V-494)
- Nissan parts catalog, 15208-9E01A oil filter fitment 1998–2012 Altima
- TirePressure.org, 2012 Nissan Altima placard pressures
- HID Nation, 2012 Nissan Altima bulb sizes
- fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Nissan Altima EPA ratings
- Nissan Altima Forum, 2012 vs 2013 oil viscosity (5W-30 vs 0W-20)